2012 NBA Free Agents: Aging Stars Who Are Still Hot Commodities

June 12th, 2012 by Ryan Rudnansky Leave a reply »
The Boston Celtics were considered too old to make a run at the title this season, but then again, they forced a Game 7 against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals.

The Celtics showed us this season that just because you're old, doesn't mean you can't ball. There are several aging stars set to become free agents this offseason.

Here's a look at three any team would love to have.

 

Tim Duncan



Despite being 36 years old, Tim Duncan was still a vital part of the San Antonio Spurs' run this season, averaging 15.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks. He was even better in the postseason, averaging 17.4 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.1 blocks.

Duncan may have creaky joints, but he still has one of the best post games in basketball, and he simply knows where to be on defense.

It's a long shot that Duncan will leave San Antonio, but teams can dream, can't they?

 

Kevin Garnett



The Boston Celtics were supposed to be too old to legitimately contend for a championship this season, but getting to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals was comm ...

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